Tension and fear continue to grip residents of the Nkwanta South Municipality in the Oti Region, as two more Konkomba youths are left in critical condition.
The individuals, Ujakpa Nakoja and Niyasangma Joseph, both from Pawa, a farming community in Nkwanta South, were shot by unknown gunmen at Abrewankor Junction.
The victims were rushed for treatment to St. Joseph Hospital and Medical Village, both located within the Nkwanta South Municipality.
This latest incident has sparked widespread concern over peace in the area, prompting prominent Konkomba figures—including Dr. Joshua Makubu and Deputy Superintendent of Prisons (DSP) Daniel Machator, both former Oti Regional Ministers, as well as Ubor Tassan Konja VI, Kpassa-Wura—to appeal for calm and restraint.
They urged the Konkomba community to allow law enforcement agencies to handle the matter rather than resorting to retaliation.
The personalities emphasized the importance of dialogue over violence, stating, “Let peace prevail; let us choose dialogue over war.”
They also stressed that conflict carries a high cost, especially when innocent lives are at risk.
The leaders noted that the Konkomba community, along with other ethnic groups in the area, has a long history of peaceful coexistence.
They highlighted the shared heritage among the Adele, Challa, and Akyode peoples, and appealed for calm and cooperation to allow state authorities to investigate the tragedy and ensure justice is served for both the deceased and the injured.
